Flagstaff to Joliet: Road Trip Guide & Distance

1344.5 miles 2163.8 km · straight line
1613.5 miles estimated 2596.6 km · driving distance
32h 27min estimated drive time
$155 - $191 estimated fuel cost
~3h 12min flight time
64° ENE bearing direction

How far is Flagstaff from Joliet?

The distance from Flagstaff to Joliet is 1344.5 miles (2163.8 km) as the crow flies. Joliet is located ENE of Flagstaff. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1613.5 miles, taking about 32h 27min. A direct flight would take roughly 3h 12min. Both are located in United States — Flagstaff in Arizona and Joliet in Illinois.

This is a serious multi-day road trip! We strongly recommend breaking this journey up with an overnight stay to ensure you arrive safely and refreshed. Heading East means you'll be driving into the sunrise if you start early. Keep your windshield clean for the best visibility. For a trip of this distance, flying is significantly faster. However, driving offers the flexibility to explore stops along the way.

Coordinates come from public place data for Flagstaff and Joliet. The driving distance is estimated from straight-line distance with a road-factor model, so confirm the route in your navigation app. Fuel, flight, bus, and train values are planning estimates and can change by date, provider, road closures, and border rules.

How to Get from Flagstaff to Joliet

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 32h 27min $155 - $191 Flexible stops
Fly ~3h 12min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~38h 56min $129–$242* Budget
Train ~42h 11min $194–$565* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Flagstaff & Joliet

Quick Facts

Flagstaff
35.20°N, 111.65°W
America/Phoenix
2106m elevation
Joliet
41.53°N, 88.08°W
America/Chicago
165m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 448 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 112 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 18.5 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients